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4 Reales Countermark on Spanish - Seville 4 Reales, KM#540.
| Silver (.903) | - | - |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1812 (1841) |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Countermarked Coinage (Lattice, 1841) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#109074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Countermark on Spanish (Seville) 4 Reales, KM#540.2.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with a "4" over the Spanish coat of arms, indicating that it was issued by the Spanish colonial government in Cuba. This countermark was applied in 1841, 30 years after the original coin was minted in Spain. This coin is a unique example of how colonial powers used currency to exert their influence and control over their territories.
